Caleb Williams shares memorable postgame moment with Dave Canales after Bears win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
In a high-scoring Week 1 contest, the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37. After the game, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams drew attention during a postgame handshake with Panthers head coach Dave Canales. The exchange, captured by on-field microphones, featured a seemingly calm compliment from Williams, stating, 'Y'all are a great defense man.' The moment quickly gained traction on social media, with fans speculating whether it was a lighthearted jab at the Panthers' defense, which allowed a significant number of points and yards during the game.
- •Bears score 59 points against Panthers in Week 1 game.
- •Caleb Williams addresses Dave Canales postgame with a compliment.
- •Williams' comment goes viral, sparking fan reactions and interpretations.
- •Bears outscore Panthers 31-0 in the third quarter.
- •Both teams demonstrated offensive explosiveness throughout the game.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales rejects idea that Bears QB Caleb Williams trolled him in post-game exchange
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Did Caleb Williams Troll Dave Canales? Bears QB’s Postgame Exchange With Panthers Coach Goes Viral
"The week 1 game between Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers produced a 59-37 game in which Bears dominated the Panthers defense. In the high-scoring game, Bears quarterback did something interesting after the game while he was shaking hands with the Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Interestingly the conversation was covered as the fields were mic’d […] The post Did Caleb Williams Troll Dave Canales? Bears QB’s Postgame Exchange With Panthers Coach Goes Viral appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Many speculated that Bears QB Caleb Williams trolled Panthers HC Dave Canales during their postgame exchange. Canales has now addressed the situation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:32 PMPanthers HC Dave Canales rejects idea that Bears QB Caleb Williams trolled him in post-game exchange
Many speculated that Bears QB Caleb Williams trolled Panthers HC Dave Canales during their postgame exchange. Canales has now addressed the situation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:06 PMDid Caleb Williams Troll Dave Canales? Bears QB’s Postgame Exchange With Panthers Coach Goes Viral
The week 1 game between Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers produced a 59-37 game in which Bears dominated the Panthers defense. In the high-scoring game, Bears quarterback did something interesting after the game while he was shaking hands with the Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Interestingly the conversation was covered as the fields were mic’d […] The post Did Caleb Williams Troll Dave Canales? Bears QB’s Postgame Exchange With Panthers Coach Goes Viral appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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